Mountain Lake Dam
Mountain Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Blount County, Alabama, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Mountain Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Mountain Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dick Shea (private). It impounds the Gurley Creek near Village Springs North.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,878 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Alabama |
| County | Blount |
| Nearest City | Village Springs North |
| River/Stream | Gurley Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.78500, -86.61333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,878 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,878 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,585 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,760 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DICK SHEA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AL01171 |
| Federal ID | AL01171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |